Monday, March 18, 2013

Seminar: Transforming Education through Social Entrepreneurship

Union Institute & University Professor Frank Scala and Regional
Director of Admissions Francis Francois will present “Transforming Education through
Social Entrepreneurship,” a free public seminar about the education field.

The educational system is in a state of flux, with growing
pressure for educators to innovate—but resources are scarce. Social
entrepreneurship can transform schools, creating a new collaborative learning
environment. It also provides an opportunity to resolve issues that many educators
face. This special presentation will outline how instructors can apply
SE theory to positively impact their local communities and schools.

Frank Scala joined Union Institute & University as a full-time professor in the education department in 2006. Prior to joining Union, he served in many roles in the field of education including as a sixth grade teacher, team leader, assistant principal, elementary school principal, director of special education, curriculum coordinator, assistant superintendent and superintendent.He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Massachusetts; a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision with a minor in Curriculum and Instruction; and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

Francis Francois
is a Union doctoral student, completing his thesis in student support and
mentoring of adults. He has served as a Union Institute & University
administrator for six years. Francis is passionate about ensuring that
underprivileged students are afforded equal access to quality education.